When my nature-loving Kenna told me she wanted to be an owl - I couldn’t wait to try my hand at creating something for her. I like to brainstorm with the kiddo and ask them how they want their costume to feel when they’re wearing it. She was sure she wanted her owl costume to […]

I really dig the look of grapevine wreaths. They’re such a great blank canvas for whatever you want to do with them. Since we’re not quite to Halloween and it’s not technically summertime anymore (even though where I live it’s still in the 100’s outside) - I wanted something fall-ish on my door. I keep […]

Crockpot applesauce!! It’s so easy it’s stupid. I grew up in a community with a ton of apple orchards. I’m both an apple snob and an apple connoisseur. And I love all things apple - always have, always will. This is my very favorite recipe to make with apples when you want something warm and […]

Halloween is a time that calls for LOTS of discussion around what everyone’s costumes are going to be. We usually make a trip to the craft store and a costume store for inspiration pieces. The inspiration piece for my middle daughter was a sugar skull themed bouquet. Once she saw it, she knew she wanted […]

  My internet friends - you need to try making your own homemade silly putty! It is actually way better than the store bought stuff. Messy to make? Yes. Fun for kids? Double yes. What could be more fun than making your own, customizing the color, and watching it form in front of your own […]

  Summer is nearly upon us and what better way to have some outdoor fun than making (and then playing with!) homemade sidewalk chalk? Yes, I know you could just run to the store and buy some, but making it is a great way to engage kids. It also makes a wonderful, personal gift. You […]

Want to learn how to make caramel sauce? I’ve got a recipe that is so easy, it’s stupid. I’m not joking. It involves pouring and waiting. Anyone can do it. My kids rave about this stuff. We use it as a dip, a topping, a spread, even something you can drizzle on hot cocoa or […]

  There is just something so fun about duct tape crafts. When my daughters took a summer art class and came home with these little coin purses - I knew I wanted to learn how. They’re just so cute! My oldest was kind enough to walk me step by step through how they did it […]

  I am a refrigerator pickles convert. I love pickles…always have, always will. I really love GOOD pickles, the more flavorful and fresh-tasting the better. And I’m not even just talking about cucumbers. I love just about anything that is pickled. But after trying refrigerator pickles I’m in love even more!     They will […]

  Candy cane sleighs are such simple little gifts. Who doesn’t love candy presented in such a cute way? When I stumbled onto these little cuties on Pinterest I knew I had to try them! I made a ton of them this year and everyone loved them. They go together very quickly too so you […]